Capitol Reef National Park

Utah

Accommodation. Hotel Camping Capitol Reef National Park

Accommodation inside the park

No lodging available in the park.

Accomodation outside the park

In Torrey, west of the park on Highway 24 or if coming from east check out Hanksville also on Highway 24.
An other possibility - a little further away though - could be Moab.
Twere are no Hotels/ Motels withinh the park.

Developed Camping

Fruita Campground

The Fruita Campground is often described as an oasis within the desert. Adjacent to the Fremont River
and surrounded by historic orchards, this developed campground has 71 RV/tent sites, each with a picnic table and grill, but no individual water.
sewage or electrical hook-ups.

An RV dump station, located near the entrance to Loops A and B, is open during the summer.
Restrooms are heated and feature running water and flush toilets, but not showers.
The nightly fee is $10.00, or $5.00 for Golden Age/Senior Pass and Golden Access/Access Pass holders.
An accessible site is located in Loop B adjacent to the restroom.

Open year-round, the Fruita Campground is the only developed campground in Capitol Reef National
Park
and as a result often fills by early to mid-afternoon during the spring through fall seasons.
Sites are first-come, first-served and self-serve, and campground hosts (located at the beginning of Loop A)
are available to assist you during the summer season. We do not take reservations

Primitive Campsites

Cathedral Valley Campground

The Cathedral Campground is located approximately halfway on the Cathedral Valley loop road which traverses Capitol Reef's Cathedral District. About 36 miles from the Visitor Center, this primitive, no-fee campground has six sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. The campground is open year-round; however, visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center prior to planning an overnight stay. The campground is at approximately 7000 feet in elevation, in the Pinyon/Juniper-clad foothills of Thousand Lake Mountain. No reservations; first-come, first-served.

Cedar Mesa Campground

The Cedar Mesa Campground is located approximately 35 miles south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet in elevation. This primitive, no-fee campground has five sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. The 3.5-mile round-trip Red Canyon trail leads from the campground through Pinyon and Juniper trees into a large box canyon. No reservations; first-come, first-served.

Backcountry Camping

Capitol Reef offers many hiking options for serious backpackers
and those who enjoy exploring remote areas. Marked hiking routes lead into narrow, twisting gorges and slot
canyons and to spectacular viewpoints high atop the Waterpocket Fold. Popular backcountry hikes in the southern
section of the park include Upper and Lower Muley Twist Canyons and Halls Creek. Backcountry hiking opportunities
also exist in the Cathedral Valley area and near Fruita...the possibilities are endless! Stop in the visitor center
and talk to a ranger if you are interested in a backcountry hike. They can help you pick out a hike that will fit your
time and abilities. If you plan to take an overnight hike, you need to obtain a free backcountry permit at the
visitor center prior to your trip. Backcountry group size cannot exceed 12 people.

PLEASE NOTE: Food, camping equipment, fuel and accommodations are not available in the park . Nearby towns offer these and other services..

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